Payroll Officer (Agriculture)

Requirements

• Relevant Payroll qualification.
• A minimum of 5 years’ proven experience as a Payroll Officer or in a similar role.
• Strong knowledge of payroll systems.
• Excellent understanding of statutory reporting and tax compliance.
• Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong organisational and time-management skills.
• Ability to handle sensitive information with confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Manage and administer the day-to-day processing of payrolls, including salaries and wages.
• Participate in internal and external audits as required.
• Communicate effectively across all levels of management.
• Manage time and attendance systems, including biometrics.
• Process wages for various payroll frequencies, import hours/allowances, and record earnings and deductions.
• Accurately capture all payroll data collected onto the payroll system.
• Maintain the payroll system and perform required backups in accordance with legislative and company requirements.
• Manage all ad-hoc payroll-related reporting requests.
• Capture new employees and terminations, while maintaining accurate employee records.
• Apply salary increases and manage leave and bonus provisions.
• Handle UIF administration and online declarations.
• Provide new employees with all necessary induction documentation, including policies and procedures.
• Remain up to date with changes to the BCEA and Labour Law, and implement relevant updates accordingly.
• Keep the workforce profile updated for Employment Equity purposes.
• Assist the HR Manager with ad-hoc duties as required.
• Draft employment contracts.
• Resolve payroll discrepancies, stay updated on payroll software developments, and collaborate with the team to achieve departmental goals.
• Maintain and update payroll documentation and procedures.
• Carry out any other reasonable instructions.